Stock in the Rosewood Category

1946/19:
A lovely quality and most useful late Regency or early Victorian rosewood "WATERFALL" BOOKCASE in fine original condition. Of a beautiful colour and patina, this fine bookcase features five graduated shelves, which are supported on solid turned
rosewood columns, with the upper shelf surmounted
by a shaped rosewood gallery. It is supported on four solid
rosewood feet and measures 48ins wide; 45ins high and 13
ins deep maximum; (122 x 114 x 33 cms). *Called a "Waterfall" bookcase because each of the shelves vary in height and depth to accommodate books of varying sizes.
c.1830

1944/19: An excellent quality Regency rosewood CANTERBURY (or
magazine rack) in fine original condition. Originally from
a design by Loudon, the three âXâframed divisions feature
carved laurels to the centre, whilst to the frieze is a useful
mahogany-lined drawer. It is supported on four turned
solid rosewood legs headed by âacornâ finials and terminating
in original cast brass castors. A fine example. 20ins wide; 21ins high; 1ins deep. (51 x 53 x 38cms)
c.1830

1932/19: A most impressive and large mid-19th century circular DINING TABLE in fine original condition. This spectacular table is veneered in finest figured rosewood and will seat EIGHT with comfort and ten at a pinch. It is supported on an impressive rosewood central column, with a carved 'collar' leading to the wide triform base with beautifully carved "Lion's Paw" feet and original concealed castors. The quality of the figuring to the top (which measures 5ft diameter) is truly superb. *Highly Recommended. c.1840

1875/18: A good late Victorian or Edwardian REVOLVING BOOKCASE of excellent colour. Unusually, it is veneered in rosewood, with a circular 'batswing' patera to the centre of the top. Below, there are three mahogany-lined small drawers, with seven other 'compartments' for books, arranged on two tiers. Good condition and both a useful and practical bookcase. 36ins high; the top: 20.5 x 20.5ins. (91 x 52 x 52cms) c.1900

1849/18: A good quality Regency period rosewood CANTERBURY (or magazine rack) in good original condition. The four "dish-shaped" solid rosewood divisions are centred by one with a pierced carrying handle, with well-turned uprights to each corner. Within the frieze is a useful mahogany-lined drawer and it is supported on turned legs with original brass castors. 18.5ins (47cms) wide. c.1835

1633/18: A large and practical mid-19th century rosewood circular DINING TABLE which seats six in comfort and eight at a pinch. The well-figured top of 54ins diameter is supported via the tilting mechanism with removable bolts, on a turned central column leading to solid rosewood cabriole legs and carved lion's paw feet with concealed castors below. 54ins diameter; 29ins high. (137 x 73.5cms) c.1860

1434/17: An excellent quality early 19th century rosewood 4-TIER WHATNOT (or ETAGERE) of good warm patina and in fine condition. Each tier of beautifully figured rosewood is supported on well-turned solid rosewood columns, with interesting finials to the upper corners. The lower tier features slender balusters, similar to a canterbury and it is supported on original cast brass castors. A good example. 48ins high;18ins wide; 16ins deep (122x46x40.5cms) c.1825

1330/16: ANONYMOUS: a handsome mid-19th century rosewood (Railway) MANTLE TIMEPIECE of "Four-Glass" type in perfect working order. The well-figured rosewood case is fitted with Gothic brass fretwork panels to the sides and is supported on compressed bun feet below the 'cushion' shaped base. The 8-day fusee movement, complete with original pendulum retains its good engraved and silvered dial together with "Breguet" moon hands. Unsigned but with a plaque underneath: "GWR 97" which refers to it once having been the property of the Great Western Railway. 14ins ( 35.5cms) high. c.1840